Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer call in Venice in 2024 and will swap in other destinations.
NCL noted that a ban on large cruise ships in the Venetian Lagoon means ships must anchor outside of the lagoon and use tenders to access the Port of Venice. The line said the experience has "fallen short of the standard we aim to deliver."
NCL is substituting Ravenna, Italy; Rijeka and Zadar, Croatia; or Koper, Slovenia, based on port availability.
Calls in Venice scheduled for 2025 will be canceled and replaced with a day at sea until a new port is confirmed, NCL said. Guests and travel advisors will be notified of the modified itinerary, the line added.